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Homemade Candles to Brighten the Season… There’s something about the glow of a candle that makes a room feel instantly warmer. Maybe it’s the flicker of light dancing on theRead More

Kimberly Carlson Aesara’s New Book Inspires… Sometimes, the path we have in mind for ourselves doesn’t deliver us to our intended location. Sometimes, that path takes the circuitous route toRead More

Mollykid Studios Helps Others Find Joy Through Art… For as long as she can remember, Molly Watson has been drawn to create art in many forms. Her art room atRead More

Debi Chimenti Brings Kid Klown Back to Life… Redding author Debi Chimenti recently launched the newest version of her children’s book, “Kid Klown and the Butterfly Adventures,” which has beenRead More

Finding Joy in Moments, Not Things… Some gifts don’t fit in boxes.They don’t need ribbons or tags or a last-minute dash to the store. They come quietly — in theRead More

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening…By Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know.His house is in the village though;He will not see me stopping hereTo watchRead More

Festive Facts for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… December is a month filled with sparkle, song and celebrations from around the world. Whether you’re lighting candles, trimming treesRead More

Simple Ways to Keep Pets Merry and Safe… From wagging tails under the tree to cats curled by the fire, pets add a special kind of joy to the season.Read More

Seasonal Flavors, Timeless Comfort… Spiced Maple Hot Apple Cider Ingredients 6 cups fresh apple cider ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves 2 star anise (optionalRead More

Holiday 2025 Gift List… With so much happening this time of year, a little help goes a long way. Use this list to remember every someone special. Kids!!!* Mom DadRead More

What I Enjoy – December 2025 – Karen Simmons… Occupation: Banking Family: Two boys, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren (a dog, cat and tortoise, because pets are family too!) HowRead More

Bill Robberson’s Jefferson Bike Company in Yreka… Sometimes all it takes is retirement to discover a passion for work. At least, that’s what Bill Robberson learned after opening up theRead More

Tehama Couple Turns Figs Into Mission… Drive down I-5 into Red Bluff and you’ll see the familiar patchwork of orchards, ranches and open fields that make up Tehama County. YouRead More

Small Practices that Make the Season Feel Full… Thankfulness is not a grand gesture. It is a series of small looks up and small looks around. It is steam risingRead More

A Winter Bucket List to Make the Season Shine… Winter asks us to notice the glow in small places—steam from a mug, a quiet street after dark, a song thatRead More

Easy Holiday Planning… Holidays feel lighter when the plan is simple and visible. A countdown calendar turns two busy months into a calm rhythm of small wins. Tape this pageRead More

Sam Story is Red Bluff’s Modern Victorian… Style is something each of us already has, all we need to do is find it,” said renowned fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.Read More

Trina Fey Brings Creativity to Every Stage… Trina Fey (pronounced Fee) is not your typical Cottonwood cowgirl. Though she went to West Valley High School and still lives in theRead More

Jenny Gomes Inspires New Canners… There’s something magical about Jennifer Gomes. She manages to be both modern and classic all at the same time. She’s a youthful, busy mom, whoRead More

Guiton’s Pools, A North State Legacy… Swimming pools have come a long, long way since the days of Granny Clampett and her Beverly Hills “cee-ment” pond, and in the past 57Read More